Abstract: The present disclosure relates to emersed shellfish storage. A container support has a surface to support containers. Each container has respective cells to accommodate live shellfish, such as lobster, in a vertical orientation substantially perpendicular to the surface. Water from a reservoir is pumped, intermittently in some embodiments, to one or more of the containers above the shellfish, and a collector collects and provides to the reservoir the water that is pumped by the pump system and flows over the shell fish. In an embodiment, the cells are provided by a divider that divides an interior space of each container, and the divider carries a perforated top insert at or below a top edge of each container, to distribute fluids to the cells.

Abstract: A modular aquaculture system and method of use for providing a flexible cost effective system and method for producing aquaculture. The modular aquaculture system and method of use includes aquaculture holding tank for at least facilitating the grow-out of the aquaculture species, at least one oxygenation apparatus operationally couples to each one of the aquaculture holding tanks, and a filter apparatus operationally coupled to the aquaculture holding tanks.

Abstract: Non-human animals, and methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Programmed cell death 1 (Pdcd1) gene. Said non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous Pdcd1 gene so that said non-human animals express a PD-1 polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a humanized interleukin-15 (IL-15) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human IL-15 gene. Rodents that express humanized or human IL-15 protein.

Abstract: This invention is an apparatus for treating organic matter and/or breeding worms. This invention is a product designed to give an individual the ability to create a worm farm to fit the individual's need, desire, and space. The invention has a component system that allows the individual to make the worm farm bigger or smaller as desired. The system also allows the individual the ability to grow a worm farm outside in a hot climate (such as a summer in Phoenix Ariz.) without the worm farm getting too hot or dried out. This invention allows an individual to keep worms alive in the summer heat of a hot and dry climate such as Arizona. This invention creates a worm farm that is more practical for an urban gardener to have in a residential backyard or side yard.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for rearing, storing or shipping predatory mites. The methods comprise contacting a rearing population of predatory mites with a succulent plant or one or more parts thereof; and optionally a nutritional source for said predatory mites.

Abstract: An illuminated fish attractor with water-activated swiveling lights that illuminate the lure and create distinct movement patterns that enhance lure attractiveness to predatory fish, thereby inducing reaction and feeding strikes.

Abstract: A clutch mechanism includes a clutch portion and a pinion gear. The pinion gear has an engaging part and a gear part. The engaging part is located on a first end as a spool-side end of the pinion gear and is capable of being engaged with the clutch portion. The gear part is meshed with the drive gear. The gear part has helical teeth enabling the pinion gear to be urged toward the spool by the drive gear. The engaging part has a bottom and a first wall. The first wall extends from the bottom toward the first end and tilts in the same direction as the helical teeth with respect to the spool shaft such that the pinion gear is urged oppositely to the spool by the clutch portion when the engaging part is engaged with the clutch portion and receives transmission of rotation in a fishing-line releasing direction from the spool.

Abstract: An adjustable holding assembly is provided to support a tubular member and includes a base assembly adapted to be mounted to a support surface. The base assembly includes a vertical shaft defining a vertical pivot axis, and a horizontal shaft rotatable about the vertical shaft and defining a horizontal pivot axis. A holder is adapted to receive the tubular member and is pivotally mounted to the base assembly so that the holder is simultaneously rotatable about the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal pivot axis. A single latching arrangement is carried by the horizontal shaft and is configured for selective engagement and disengagement with the base assembly to permit a one-handed adjustment of the holder simultaneously about the vertical pivot axis and the horizontal pivot axis or separately about either the vertical pivot axis or the horizontal pivot axis to multiple angular locked positions with respect to the base assembly.

Abstract: In a horseshoe for the hooves of riding animals, comprising a horseshoe-shaped base body having a running side and a hoof application side, and optionally at least one upstand fixed to the base body, and two rear end parts of the horseshoe, which are movably fixed to the base body via joint connections, the base body forming the running side of the horseshoe and the movably fixed end parts forming parts of the hoof application side, the joint connections are movable relative to each other in the plane of the hoof application side of the horseshoe, and the joint connections are each overlapped on an outer side of the horseshoe by an element exerting a restoring force onto the movable end parts.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for slowing, preventing, or reversing platelet damage, particularly as may occur during blood banking or during refrigeration of platelets. The composition may include one or more of a RAC inhibitor, a CDC42 inhibitor, a RHOA inhibitor, or a combination thereof. The compositions may further include a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: A method of perfusing an organ or tissue includes perfusing the organ or tissue with a perfusion apparatus; detecting a condition representing at least one of an attitude of the perfusion apparatus or at least one shock experienced by the perfusion apparatus; and altering perfusion based upon the detected condition and/or recording the detected condition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an aqueous suspension concentrate formulation and novel suspension concentrate formulations of the compound of formula I. The method comprises the steps a) to d) as described hereinafter: a) providing an aqueous slurry of the compound of the formula I containing the compound of formula I in the form of coarse particles dispersed in a solution of the at least one surfactant in water; b) comminuting the coarse particles in the slurry of the compound of formula I to obtain an aqueous suspension of the compound of the formula I, wherein the particles of the compound of the formula I have an volume average particle size in the rage from 3 to 10 ?m, as determined by light scattering; c) keeping the suspension of step b) at a temperature in the range of 20 to 95° C.

Abstract: The invention is a new product where the chitin or demineralised dehydrated chitinaceous/crustacean exoskeleton acts as a substrate for the microbes and also induces the production of chitinase/protease enzymes. The enzymes will act on the chitinaceous exoskeleton of pathogenic insects and fungus providing pesticidal activity. This invention also brings out a novel product which comprises of chitin or demineralised dehydrated chitinaceous/crustacean exoskeleton with chitinase/protease enzymes along with microbes that produce chitnase/protease enzymes.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a formulation including a nanoparticle including a polymer-associated mectin and/or milbemycin compounds with an average diameter of between about 1 nm and about 500 nm; wherein the polymer is a polyelectrolyte, and a dispersant or a wetting agent. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosure describes application to various plants and pests as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural formulations containing an agriculturally active ingredient in a suitable solvent system for generating foam containing formulations for application in a furrow in the form of a foam. The agriculturally active ingredient may be an insecticide, a pesticide, a fungicide, an herbicide, a fertilizer, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Antimicrobial or antiseptic polymers may be produced by incorporation of an antimicrobial ingredient into the polymer by grafting, copolymerization, or via a combined antimicrobial/plasticizer ingredient. The polymer may be produced as a masterbatch, or a ready to process polymer for producing antimicrobial products. The reactions may be conducted in a reactive extruder to provide a single-step synthesis.

Abstract: This invention is based on surprising results that dry-coat particles using a melt process where the dispersed melted polymer core (for example a linear polyester diol containing dispersed HAIP) can bead up effectively in a surrounding hydrophobic powder. One good coating powder is identified as organoclay. Silica coating also works well when combined with clay coating. With the coating provided, this invention enables generation of a stable powder with, for example approximately 20%, HAIP loading using a simple grinding and sieving process. The formulations provided can release less than 25% 1-MCP over a period of 4 hours under stirring conditions.

Abstract: A dilute concentrate for treating vegetation for suppressing fungi thereon, formed from a concentrate having components added in the following sequence fungicide, EtOH, and surfactant, at about 1:3:1 weight percent, respectively, and forming supramolecular assemblies comprising surfactant/fungicide/EtOH, surfactant/fungicide, and free non-associated fungicide; and a latex/water solution, wherein the supramolecular assemblies in the dilute concentrate now include latex/fungicide/surfactant, latex/fungicide, and free fungicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antimicrobial method of killing bacteria having a mannitol metabolic pathway by inhibition of a mannitol metabolism, a method of screening a mannitol metabolic inhibitor, and an antimicrobial composition and cosmetic material containing a mannitol metabolic inhibitor. More particularly, the present invention relates to an antimicrobial method targeted at mannitol dehydrogenase such as mannitol-1-phosphate-5-dehydrogenase (M1PDH), a method of screening an inhibitor, and a composition. Therefore, the antimicrobial method, antimicrobial composition, and cosmetic material which solve a problem of antibiotic resistance and have an excellent antimicrobial effect may be provided.

Abstract: A natural non-toxic ant-repelling gel is created by combining certain fatty acids with a thickening agent. The gel has the surprising ability to be used safely around food, children and pets, because it is derived from an edible source. The gel is applied to permanently block or repel ants. Since this is an oil-based gel composition, it is also long-lasting and water-proof, so it can be used outside. One particular use is to block the path of ants attempting to access a hummingbird feeder or nectar bird feeder.

Abstract: Improved synthetic copolypeptide antimicrobials contain cationic amino acid residues and may be based on a blocky sequence. These antimicrobials show low mammalian toxicity and may undergo directed self-assembly. The inventive synthetic copolypeptides are useful in treatment of wounds and other infections.

Abstract: The present invention is related to the use of compositions comprising an enzymatic hydrolysate of animal cartilage protein, at least one organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation, and water, as attractant for flies of the species Drosophila suzukii. Preferably, the animal cartilage is bovine and/or porcine cartilage and the organic acid from an alcoholic fermentation is wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar or rice vinegar.

Abstract: The invention provides formulations and methods for improving plant growth and crop yield. More specifically, the present invention relates to compositions comprising the synthetic LCO compound tetra-N-acyl-beta-D-methyl-glycoside (TAMG) and the related compounds of Formula I. TAMG may be applied to plant propagating materials, including seeds and other regenerable plant parts, including cuttings, bulbs, rhizomes and tubers. TAMG may also be applied to foliage, or soil either prior to or following planting of plant propagating materials. Such applications may be made alone or in combination with fungicides, insecticides, nematicides and other agricultural agents used to improve plant growth and crop yield. TAMG can improve the agronomic performance of a variety of crops including barley, canola, corn, potato, soybean and wheat.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions that exhibit enhanced microbial efficacy are disclosed, as well as methods of producing and using the microbicidal compositions.

Abstract: Symmetrical marinopyrrole derivatives are disclosed herein, as is a synthetic route for producing these compounds. Also disclosed are methods of using symmetrical marinopyrrole derivatives to treat bacterial pathogens, like MRSE, MSSA and MRSA.

Abstract: The invention relates to oral, topical or injectable compositions for combating liver fluke parasites in mammals, comprising at least one indole derivative active agent. The invention also provides for an improved method for eradicating and controlling liver fluke parasite infections and infestations in a mammal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the mammal in need thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising isolated gougerotin and at least one insecticide in a synergistically effective amount, with the proviso that the insecticide is not gougerotin. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the use of this composition as well as a method for reducing overall damage of plants and plant parts.

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components (A) and (B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component (A) is a compound of formula I compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen or methoxy; Q is R1 is hydrogen, halogen or C1-C6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C3-C6alkinyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C3-C6alkinyl, halophenoxy, halophenyl-C3-C6alkinyl, C(C1-C4alkyl)?NO—C1-C4alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C2-C6haloalkenyl, or C2-C6haloalkenyloxy; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl; R4, R5 and R6, independently from each other, are hydrogen, halogen or -?—R7; with the proviso that at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is different from hydrogen; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyalkyl; and R8 is hydrogen or methoxy; and agrochemically acceptable salts/isomers/structural is

Abstract: A method of controlling phytopathogenic diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof, which comprises applying to the useful plants, the locus thereof or propagation material thereof a combination of components (A) and (B) in a synergistically effective amount, wherein component (A) is a compound of formula I compound of formula I wherein R is hydrogen or methoxy; Q is R1 is hydrogen, halogen or C1-C6alkyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, C2-C6alkenyl, C3-C6alkinyl, C3-C6cycloalkyl-C3-C6alkinyl, halophenoxy, halophenyl-C3-C6alkinyl, C(C1-C4alkyl)=NO—C1-C4alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C2-C6haloalkenyl, or C2-C6haloalkenyloxy; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl; R4, R5 and R6, independently from each other, are hydrogen, halogen or —?—R7; with the proviso that at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is different from hydrogen; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl or C1-C4alkoxyalkyl; and R8 is hydrogen or methoxy; and agrochemically acceptable salts/isomers/structural is

Abstract: Methods for making antimicrobial coating materials are described. Antimicrobial materials and antimicrobial material precursors are formed from hexahydrotriazine and/or a hemiaminal material and a non-fouling material and adhesive material may be incorporated into the antimicrobial materials and antimicrobial material precursors. The hexahydrotriazine and/or hemiaminal material may be made from a diamine and an aldehyde. Metal ions are also incorporated into the antimicrobial material precursors to form an antimicrobial material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition and its use in a method for safening the phytotoxic effect of difenoconazole on a plant or plant propagation material.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Nematoda, Arthropoda, and/or Mollusca, processes to produce such molecules and intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules against such pests. These molecules may be used, for example, as nematicides, acaricides, insecticides, miticides, and/or molluscicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”).

Abstract: Agrochemical formulations for treating plants, which formulations comprise, as cosolvent, polyethylene glycol (average molecular weights ranging from 200 to 400) or polypropylene glycol (average molecular weights ranging from 300 to 400) or mixtures, and, if appropriate, further additives, a process for preparing these formulations, their use for treating plants and/or their habitat and for increasing the efficacy and plant compatibility of these formulations, and for reducing volatile emission potential of these formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound, a salt or solvate thereof as C4 plant selective herbicide wherein said compound has a structure according to formula (I) wherein A is a cyclic alkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, or heteroaryl group, and B is a cyclic alkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl, or heteroaryl group, and wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are, independently of each other H or an alkyl group, and wherein integer i is 0 or 1, preferably 1, and the bond (a) is a single or double bond, and wherein in case (a) is a double bond, n is 0 and X is O or S, and wherein in case (a) is a single bond n is 1, and X is H or an alkyl group, and wherein the bond (b) is a single or double bond, and wherein in case (b) is a double bond, m and p are 0, and wherein in case (b) is a single bond m and p are both 1, and/or according to formula (II) including tautomeric structures thereof, wherein R01 and R02 are independently of each other selected from the group consisting of H, OH, carboxylic acid, ester, alkyl, alkox

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling pests having an excellent control efficacy on pests. A composition for controlling pests comprising a compound represented by the formula (1): wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description, or N-oxide thereof; and a compound represented by the formula (2): wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description; shows an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling pests which comprises applying a compound of formula (1): wherein each of symbols are the same as defined in the Description, or N-oxide thereof to plant seeds, which has an excellent controlling efficacy on pests.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition is provided in the form of an aqueous emulsion, containing: (a) an agriculturally active ingredient in which a retention rate is less than 50% after irradiation with xenon light (290 nm cutoff) at an intensity of 0.68 W/m2 at 340 nm for 8 hours; (b) a hydrophobic organic solvent; (c) a water-soluble polymer dispersing agent; and (d) water. Liquid droplets in which the agriculturally active ingredient is suspended or dissolved in the hydrophobic organic solvent are emulsified in an aqueous continuous phase. A weight ratio of the agriculturally active ingredient to the hydrophobic organic solvent is from 5:95 to 70:30. With this pesticidal composition, it is possible to inhibit photodegradation of the agriculturally active ingredient.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a composition and method for attracting bed bugs to a trap or to a location where an insecticide or pesticide is present, or to a trap or a location where a bed bug infestation can be detected. The present disclosure provides for a composition for attracting bed bugs that includes one or more of methyl diethanolamine (MDEA), monoethanolamine (MEA), diethanolamine (DEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and dimethyl trisulfide (DMTS); a carrier; and optionally one or more amides selected from oleamide, octanamide, nonanamide, and laurylamide; urea, biuret, or triuret; and one or more aliphatic fatty acids. The present disclosure further provides for a method for treating an article by applying the composition to the article, where the article comprises a device for trapping or detecting bed bugs or a device for treating a bed bug infestation.

Abstract: DIG-657 vegetative insecticidal toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, use of such toxins to control pests, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are disclosed. The invention includes DIG-657 variants, fragments and analogs.

Abstract: Compounds having one of the following formulae: wherein R1 and R2 are alkyl or aryl and R1 and R2 may be the same or different, wherein R1 is alkyl o aryl, or wherein alkyl is a liner or branched, saturated or unsaturated alkyl having C1-20 and wherein aryl is an aromatic ring having C1-15. Also methods of using the compounds, including method of inhibiting and ethylene response in a plant.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to basic inorganic compositions. Methods of providing antifungal/antibacterial resistance and/or hydrophobicity and/or corrosion resistance by coating surfaces with the basic inorganic compositions are provided. In another aspect, a silicate composition comprising at least one alkali earth metal; and a Group IV element of silicon, germanium, tin, or lead having at least one hydrocarbon moiety covalently bonded thereto is provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to regenerable antimicrobial coatings with long-lasting efficacy for use in medical applications including implants, medical instruments or devices, and hospital equipment. The same coatings would also have broad utility in the consumer, industrial, and institutional markets. The coating technology is based on sequestration of hydrogen peroxide (HP) by zinc oxide binders incorporated into the coatings.

Abstract: As described below, the present invention features methods and compositions for controlling a honey bee parasitic mite or for the treatment or prevention of a parasitic mite infestation in a honey bee hive. In particular embodiments, the invention provides a miticidal delivery device, wherein the device is a corrugated strip comprising a liquid composition comprising at least about 15% potassium salts of hop beta acids, solvent and an emulsifier.

Abstract: Combinations suitable for agricultural use can include (I) a nematode-antagonistic biocontrol agent and (II) one or more agents selected, independently of each other, from any one of (A) to (H): (A) at least one fungicide; (B) at least one insecticide; (C) at least one synthetic nematicide; (D) bacterium of the genus Bacillus; (E) Harpin; (F) Isoflavones; (G) Plant growth regulators; and/or (H) Plant activators.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides novel endophyte strains or cultures thereof that have a symbiotic relationship with plants. The present disclosure further provides methods of improving seed vitality, biotic and abiotic stress resistance, plant health and yield under both stressed and unstressed environmental conditions, comprising inoculating a seed with the novel endophyte strains and cultivating a plant therefrom.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for exterminating insects and prevent insect infestations. In one or more embodiments, the composition comprises Neem Oil, Clove Oil, and Diatomaceous Earth. Also disclosed is method for making the disclosed composition. Also disclosed are methods using and/or applying the composition to prevent and/or exterminate insect infestations.

Abstract: A heat treatment monitoring system comprises a sensor unit having at least one sensor to determine current sensor data of food being heated; a processing unit to determine current feature data from the current sensor data; and a monitoring unit adapted to determine a current heating process state in a current heating process of the monitored food by comparing the current feature data with reference feature data of a reference heating process.

Abstract: A device (1) for preparing extrudable food products, comprising a working chamber (31) capable of housing ingredients in operation of the device (1); an extrusion die (120); a rotation shaft (32) configured for stirring the ingredients and extruding the food products through the extrusion die (120); and a driving system (64) by which the rotation shaft (32) is driven; wherein the driving system (64) is configured to separate the extrusion by at least one time period during which the rotation shaft rotates in a first direction which is opposite to a second direction in which the rotation shaft (32) rotates to extrude the food products. Therefore build-ups inside the working chamber (31) can be possibly removed by the sticky dough hit/lifted by the stirring bars (321) on the rotation shaft (32) when the rotation shaft (32) rotates reversely.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted for dispensing flowable viscous batter has a housing, a barrel removably connected to the housing and a cap removably connected to the barrel. The housing contains a drive mechanism, a dual-position gearbox and a motor. The motor is in communication with the dual-position gearbox, which is in communication with the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism engages a threaded rod that is slidably disposed within the barrel. The threaded rod is attached to a piston that is non-rotatably positioned within the barrel. The drive mechanism actuates the threaded rod such that the piston is advanced or retracted in the barrel when power is supplied to the motor. The operating position of the gearbox determines whether the piston advances or retracts in the barrel when power is supplied to the motor. The cap includes a dispensing nozzle configured to regulate the flow of viscous batter from the barrel when the piston advances in the barrel.